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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato wedges coated in oil and spices and roasted to perfection so they're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sweet potatoes cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Toss the sweet potato wedges with the cornstarch until lightly coated.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Spread the fries in a single layer without crowding.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake 10 more minutes until crispy.
  6. Serve hot with ketchup or a dipping sauce.

Notes

The cornstarch is the secret to fries that actually get crispy in the oven.